Friday, 27 December 2024

Bayezid Ahamed

Journalist and Researcher
Sun, 24 Dec 23

Journalist and Researcher

Are local brand products disappearing?

Economics

Wed, 17 Jul 24

Are local brand products disappearing?

During the 70s, 80s, 90s, and the first decade of the 21st century, several popular products dominated the Bangladeshi market. These products not only met local demand but were also exported abroad. Over time, many of these products have become rare in the market. However, a bit of nostalgia can bring these items vividly to mind. Advertisements for these products on black-and-white televisions, and later on color televisions in the 90s, were a source of joy for the general public.

Will the government be able to meet the challenges?

Politics and Bureaucracy

Sat, 27 Jan 24

Will the government be able to meet the challenges?

After extensive discussions and debates at home and abroad, the Awami League government, led by Sheikh Hasina, has once again formed a government on January 11 following the twelfth parliamentary election. Despite being in power for the fourth consecutive term, the government will face various multifaceted challenges. Although the government has acknowledged the gradual pressure and conspiracies from opposition parties, it is concurrently facing diverse international pressures. However, overcoming economic crises looms as a significant challenge for them, overshadowing everything else.

Voters who matter in this election

Politics and Bureaucracy

Sun, 7 Jan 24

Voters who matter in this election

Finally, the 12th Jatiya Sangsad (National Assembly) elections are being held amid widespread speculation, BNP-Jamaat alliance vote boycott, sabotage, resistance, and anxiety from the United Nations, international organizations, human rights organizations, and various quarters. This time, a total of 1970 candidates from 28 political parties are vying for 300 seats. Among them, 436 are independent candidates - a record. The number of total voters is 11,91,51,440. Among them, 5,87,04,879 are women, and 6,44,05,724 are male voters.

Abundant job opportunities in the startup industry!

ICT

Sun, 24 Dec 23

Abundant job opportunities in the startup industry!

Case Study 1 After finishing my office work in Mohakhali, I am waiting downstairs for a bus. Seeing severe traffic on the road, I decide to use a ride-sharing app to call a motorcycle rider. Quickly, a middle-aged biker arrives. He looks quite smart and fit, riding the bike without any hesitation. Politely, I requested him to ride the bike calmly without hurrying and sat behind him and left for the destination of Indira Road. As we navigate through the streets, taking advantage of the various traffic signals that force other vehicles to stop, the driver engages in conversation with me. Curious about his background, I inquire about his name and profession.